Data Governance & Controls, Assistant Vice President

Data Governance & Controls, Assistant Vice President

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support data governance and ensure data quality across the organisation.
  • Company: Join MUFG, a leading global financial group with a commitment to making a difference.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, generous training, supportive leadership, and advanced technology access.
  • Other info: Embrace diversity and enjoy a culture where every opinion counts.
  • Why this job: Make your voice heard while contributing to impactful data governance initiatives.
  • Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in data quality assurance or analysis.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups.

Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve.

We stand for our values, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

What you’ll do

  • Assist in maintaining robust control structures that ensure the accuracy and quality of data throughout upstream and downstream channels within the organisation.
  • Support the execution of MUFG’s data governance framework by updating policies, standards, metrics, processes, tools, and architecture as directed by senior team members.
  • Perform comprehensive data integrity gap analyses on applications and escape findings promptly for resolution to maintain high standards of compliance.
  • Help define and communicate business requirements related to sensitive data protection so they are integrated into operational planning and prioritisation activities.
  • Gather functional requirements from business partners, execute complex queries using SQL or other tools, and prepare detailed reports as requested by stakeholders.
  • Create thorough documentation for all procedures performed, ensuring transparency and audit readiness across all data governance activities.
  • Conduct workforce data validation processes including promotion nominations, job code alignment against established catalogues, confidence‑level scoring of changes, and escalation of issues such as classification changes or missing data.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards for tracking job descriptions, governance metrics, regional mapping progress, compliance analysis, and job code reviews.
  • Prepare and validate Workday EIB submissions for employee job changes or updates; conduct peer reviews to ensure submission accuracy before final case processing.
  • Maintain Power Automate workflows that automate job description collection/routing tasks, manage Planner bucket automation, convert shared mailbox emails into actionable tasks, and streamline document collection flows.

What you bring

  • Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics or equivalent work experience; foundational knowledge of enterprise information management is essential.
  • Proven experience in data quality assurance, validation or analysis within banking or financial institutions; familiarity with regulatory requirements.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL for querying databases; experience tuning queries or designing relational database structures is advantageous.
  • Hands‑on experience with Power BI dashboard development, data modelling, source management, and report publishing; familiarity with Informatica or SAS tools is beneficial.
  • Experience supporting Power Automate workflows for task routing automation; ability to assist with email‑to‑task conversion flows or document collection processes adds value.
  • Technical competence with Access databases and advanced Excel features (macros/Power Apps); exposure to AI‑assisted analysis tools like Microsoft Copilot or Claude is desirable.
  • Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday for report generation/data extraction/EIB preparation; experience validating workforce data processes (promotion nominations/job profile alignment) is important.
  • Understanding of risk data architecture frameworks/technology solutions; experience coordinating cross‑regional tasks across platforms (Workday/Anaplan/Share Point) enhances effectiveness.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; demonstrates analytical thinking/problem‑solving skills under guidance while striving for continuous improvement.
  • Exhibits optimism, resilience, flexibility, openness; values lifelong learning and professional development; engages inclusively and supports colleagues as a subject‑matter resource.

Benefits & Working Environment – MUFG offers flexible working opportunities tailored to support your work‑life balance, generous training programmes, supportive leadership, and access to advanced technology platforms that empower innovation.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.

We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.

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Data Governance & Controls, Assistant Vice President employer: MUFG - United Kingdom (BTMU)

MUFG is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative culture and prioritises professional development for its employees. Based in the vibrant city of London, the company offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to engage with diverse asset classes, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in structured finance while enjoying a supportive work environment.

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We think you need these skills to ace Data Governance & Controls, Assistant Vice President

Data Governance
Data Quality Assurance
SQL
Power BI
Data Modelling
Power Automate
Excel (Advanced Features)